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M27 XMS

2016 Audi A1

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,598 mi
Last recorded103,598 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM27 XMS
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 103,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 103,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 93,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 86,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 79,659 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 71,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 54,522 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 54,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 43,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both rear tyres outer walls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 43,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both rear tyres outer walls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

How Reliable is the Audi A1?

Based on 2,089,456 MOT tests across 240,261 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
5,974
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
240,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,639
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M27 XMS is a 2016 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Audi A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 41,708 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,639 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M27 XMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A1 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 10 years old, this Audi A1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M27 XMS registered?

M27 XMS is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 29 September 2016.

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